St Louis Police Foundation

How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)

Foundation funding guidelines: qualification process: the foundation will generally support projects that enhance law enforcement proficiency and efficiency; increase officer safety; encourage community support and understanding; and foster personnel development and well-being. monitoring procedures: the executive director/president reviews all requests and confirms that they are consistent with the mission of the organization before forwarding them to a subcommittee. the executive director/president reviews the requests with the office of the chief of police before presenting them to the board for approval. all requests must indicate why private funding, as opposed to city/county funding, is necessary. upon approval by the foundation, the chief will designate an official liaison between the department and the foundation to serve as a project coordinator to work with the foundation to administer and monitor the project and appropriated funds. all grants and requests for funds will be approved by a majority vote of the foundation's board of directors. grants and requests for funds will be approved on a quarterly basis at the foundation's quarterly meetings. grants and requests for funds could be considered outside of this time frame to address an immediate need or emergency situation. description of non-cash assistance: ballistic shields, guardian angel safety lights, police canines, community engagement support, recruiting assistance, training, forensic software, mobile trail